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They say April showers bring May flowers. Here in Reno, showers are generally few and far between in April, but the sage is already blooming in the Biggest Little City. The neighborhoods are busy as bees with students preparing for the last months of the school year and with families doing spring cleaning and making summer plans.

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In this issue, we meet Norm and Susan Colb of Sage Ridge School – a couple with deep roots in education and a new life in Reno. They share their perspective on one of Reno’s most unique schools as they look into the future of Reno through the eyes of Sage Ridge’s faculty and students.

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Lifelong Learning and Visionary Leadership: The Colbs of Reno’s Sage Ridge School

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orm and Susan Colb are relatively new to Reno, but they already feel great affection for the Biggest Little City.

Their very positive feelings about Reno are deeply linked with their roles at Sage Ridge School, Reno’s only non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. Norm is the head of school and Susan is a Spanish teacher and librarian at Sage Ridge.

The two have been married for 11 years, and moved to Reno in June of 2013 for the wonderful opportunity to serve Sage Ridge. “We’re having a wonderful time,” says Norm. “Though we moved here for the school and not for the town, we’ve grown tremendously fond of both. Sage Ridge fascinated me from the start. I knew it had a first rate faculty, but it hadn’t had a head of school for three years, and I felt I could help it by providing some steady leadership.”

The couple originally met through extended family. What did they find they had in common? They both share extensive backgrounds in education and a passion for schools. Norm had been an administrator at public schools on the east coast for most of his early career, serving as the superintendent in the Mamaroneck Public Schools in Westchester County, New York, until 1993. With a decade of experience in high level leadership, Norm shifted gears and thought it would be an interesting challenge to move westward for a position as head of school at Menlo School, a well-respected, independent school in Atherton, CA. Norm was attracted by the challenge posed by that unique position. In 1993, Menlo School and Menlo College were functioning as one institution, and they wanted to separate—a difficult situation filled with complexity, tension and intricate financial issues. “I expected to stay for three or four years, but the role was so compelling, I ended up staying for two decades,” says Norm.

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Susan’s career as an educator began after she attended graduate school and taught for a decade in the Midwest, including roles teaching Spanish and Literature at the University of Illinois and at Purdue. She’s a flexible educator who wears multiple hats. “When I met Norm, I reinvented myself as a sixth grade Spanish teacher,” she explains. “We were lucky enough to find the opportunity for both of us at Sage Ridge.”

A New Role in the Biggest Little City Norm explains that much of his new role at Sage Ridge involves explaining the key advantages offered by a top flight independent school. “There’s not much of a tradition of independent education in Reno, so meeting with parents and helping them understand what an independent school can offer their children is one of my major responsibilities. I also am committed to maintaining, sustaining and caring for Sage Ridge’s supremely talented faculty and staff. I want to make their work as satisfying as possible.” The seasoned leader’s impressions of Sage Ridge were that it has been on a solid track since its inception and that there was no urgent need for fundamental redirection—rather it needed to bolster what it already offered. “Above all,” says Norm, “I want to maintain the school’s rigorous curriculum, and the support we offer a student who shows a deeper interest in a subject, whether it be in science or in the arts. Everyone is here to service our students, to foster their talents and interests and allow them to fly.”

Aside from the impressively high academic standards, Sage Ridge School is devoted to offering an environment in which members of the faculty cherish the students. “Our kids feel safe with the faculty. They know their teachers genuinely care about them.” Norm illustrates this by pointing to an event that recently took place in the gymnasium, an event that captures much of what makes the school so remarkable. “The middle school girls’ volleyball team challenged our middle school faculty to a game. I had encouraged our faculty to lose, to give the kids the glory of winning. However, the faculty didn’t do well at losing! The kids noticed that the faculty were not playing up to their full capacity, so they retaliated. They simply sat down and refused to play. Can you picture it? They insisted that the faculty do the very best they could. Our kids won’t have it any other way; they thrive on challenge and actively

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seek it out. That’s part of the culture that everyone here holds dear.”

Community Partnerships and a Focus on the Future Susan pointed out that the story also highlighted the school’s delightful sense of humor. “The school offers a balance of academic rigor and extensive programming from sports to drama. Our drama program is award winning, and our students are involved in amazing internships. We are lucky to have a strong partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno. The University supports our students in doing research. UNR gives our kids access to their libraries and provides a venue for them to learn about advanced research and get a taste of higher education—particularly important since 100 percent of our graduates go on to four year colleges. “Susan also admires the school’s community service activities.

“Sage Ridge builds strong relationships within the community. Our students volunteer at a local food bank and at shelters. They also contribute amazing amounts of food, clothing and school

supplies to those in need. We adopt families during major holidays and help wherever we can in the greater community.

Service is an integral part of the Sage Ridge program,” says Susan.

When Norm first came on as Head of School at Sage Ridge, he explained to the board and to the faculty that his approach might not be what they expected. “There seems to be a tradition in independent school leadership that a new head is supposed to come in and say, ‘Here are all the things that are wrong,’ but what I’ve found instead is a school with very deep strengths. There is no need to redirect this pearl of a school. On the contrary, my role is to help it tell its story and keep it on track.”

The Colbs are enjoying their time in Reno and deeply admire Sage Ridge’s faculty, colleagues, parents, students and community partnerships. “I was thrilled to move here because I love the outdoors, but the school was our reason for moving,” says Susan. “We’re having the time of our lives!” says Norm, and Susan agrees—Reno is a gem, and they’ve found themselves involved with a gem of a school.

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X Marks the Spot

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he new spring exhibit at the Wilbur D. May Museum uncovers the world of hidden wealth and proves that all that glitters is not gold! Treasure: Riches, Rogues, and Relics celebrates the history of found treasure through the stories of notorious pirates, famous rulers and lucky archaeologists. But along with gold and silver, the exhibit explores other kinds of treasures and challenges visitors to look at the world a little differently.

Treasure includes elements to enthrall visitors of all ages. The Museum’s garden court introduces guests to the Golden Age of Piracy. Giant animatronic squid, shark, and sea monsters move and hiss, revealing the myths and mysteries of the ocean. Realistic mannequins fill out the room and explain the difference between pirates and privateers. Visitors can stand next to Queen Elizabeth as she knights Sir Francis Drake, and spy on Anne Bonny and Calico Jack as they divvy up their horde in the cove nearby. But watch out! Blackbeard is lurking in the trees.

Peering inside an Aztec temple reveals a holographic transformation of a man into Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent deity of ancient Mesoamerica. Here visitors transition to exploring

the treasures of ancient civilization. More than 100 beautiful artifacts from the dawn of civilization are on display, including pottery, cuneiform tablets, bronze and metal sculpture, currency, and weapons. The breathtaking timeline of objects, on loan from the Origins Museum Institute, traces the appearance and progression of ancient cultures. There is also a rare cast of the

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Another room is dedicated solely to treasures of Nevada, including dozens of authentic gem and mineral specimens.

Visitors can get up close to stunning pieces of obsidian, turquoise, amethyst, sulfur, and even a real chunk of gold ore.

Native American treasures on display include duck decoys made out of reeds, a stone mano and metate, and illustrations by renowned artist Robert Cole Caples.

Other local treasures include a beautifully preserved bighorn sheep and bobcat.

To cap the experience, visitors also get admittance to the permanent museum collection, which features a lifetime of

treasures collected by the Museum’s namesake Wilbur D. May. The collection spans thousands of years and hundreds of cultures, with rare and exotic artifacts on display including Japanese swords, Polynesian statues, African tribal masks, Egyptian tomb items, European guns and everything in between.

The May Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm, Sunday, noon to 4pm. Admission to Treasure and the May Collection is $9 for adults, $8 for children and seniors, and free for children 2 and under. For more information, call 775-785-5961 or visit www.maycenter. com.

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@Winters Creek Lodge, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Enjoy spring skiing at the end of the season. Maximum of 50 entries and all participants are required to come in costume, ski or snowboard. It’s an event not to miss! A local’s favorite and crowd pleaser, the Pond Skim attracts all kinds of people in costumes prepared (or unprepared) to brave the cold water in an attempt to make it to the other side.

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Sundays, starting April 6 Rastro Reno

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Paint & Sips with Elizabeth Brooks Featuring Claude Monet

@VSA Arts of Nevada at the Lake Mansion Elizabeth Brooks guides you in transforming Claude Monet’s “Water Lillies” into your own 16” X 20” acrylic masterpiece that is uniquely yours. This class is great for all levels and especially for anyone who wants to unlock their inner artist in a fun social setting. Bring your own wine/beverage and snacks.

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Kids Klub: Camping 101 @Scheels, Sparks Kids ages 4-12 are invited to join the Scheels Camping Experts to learn some great tips and different ways to enjoy the outdoors. All kids will receive a free ride on the Scheels Ferris Wheel! Meet in the camping department. No re-registration is required.

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52nd Annual Reno Jazz Festival @University of Reno Considered one of the best of its kind in the world, this festival has been hosting jazz superstars and the finest emerging young artists for over five decades. Some of the country’s most talented middle school, high school and college-age musicians compete, with the festival culminating in a showcase concert and awards ceremony to honor the best and brightest young standouts.

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@Downtown Reno Join thousands of other runners under the iconic and famous Reno Arch for this Inaugural Reno Running and Fitness Downtown River Run Marathon! This event is 26.2 miles starting from the iconic arch and then heading along Truckee River to Washoe County’s Crystal Peak Regional Park and back. You choose: full or half marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run/ Walk or Junior 1 Mile. All participants receive finisher awards, race shirt, food, drinks, ability to win raffle items and enjoy an amazing sponsor expo. Event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.

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@Idlewild Park Reno Earth Day is a free community gathering promoting healthy, earthfriendly habits, technologies and philosophies in a festival atmosphere.

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April is the time for spring lamb, as it is abundant and reasonably priced. Here is a recipe for my favorite part of the lamb.

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Salt and pepper lamb shanks. Brown shanks in 3 Tbsp. olive oil on all sides, about 8 min. Transfer to plate to hold. Sauté vegetables in same oil, about 10 min. Stir in wine, tomatoes, chicken broth and beef broth. Season with rosemary and thyme. Return shanks to pot. Press down to submerge. Bring to a boil. Reduce to med-low. Cover and simmer about 2 hours.

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Spring into Reading at Reno’s Libraries this April!

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rom art to money, to dogs and books, the Washoe County Library is blooming with programs and activities in April. National Library Week runs from April 13-10, but we are celebrating all month long.

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What happens in a single day in the library? How many books are checked out? How many people receive help finding a job, doing homework or taxes? Snapshot Day helps us collect statistics photos and stories to prove the value of libraries.

Come in any library on Tuesday April 1 for Snapshot Day. Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada will be featured in the Northwest Reno library gallery from March 10-May 2, 2014. This exhibit is a part of the Nevada Touring Initiative Traveling Exhibition Program. The exhibit features 35 pieces of art from Wally Cuchine’s collection, which is located in Eureka, Nevada, on Hwy 50’s “Loneliest Road.” For more than two decades, residents in this part of rural Nevada have experienced a breadth of quality cultural events,

thanks to Wally Cuchine’s personal passion for the arts. As director of the Eureka Opera House for over 18 years, Cuchine consistently presented first-class entertainment to residents and visitors.

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RealEstate Update ADDRESS 13560 Fieldcreek Lane 3683 Bozeman Drive 12265 Stoney Brook Dr 800 W Patriot Boulevard 15925 Mount Rose 3820 Corvallis 14270 E Wind River Ln 12280 Westridge Drive 20 Ocelet Way 765 Oak Creek Drive 6776 Marble Canyon 14225 E Windriver 465 Vancouver Court 14320 Stowe Court 445 Calgary Court 3690 Bozeman Dr 4175 Twin Falls 15860 Coyote Rose Lane 11000 Blue Spruce Road 1515 Star Way 2947 Flint Ridge Court 1291 Wolf Run Rd. 13350 Arrowsprings Drive 1101 Stovak Court 305 Mugo Pine Circle 3362 Forest View Lane 2956 Flint Ridge Court 122 Mule Creek Circle 10543 Rue D Flore 5240 Paris Court 10086 E Desert Canyon 14440 Quiet Meadow 10210 Via Bianca 1075 La Guardia Ln

LIST PRICE $360,000 $370,000 $375,800 $389,900 $389,900 $395,000 $405,000 $419,800 $420,000 $425,000 $425,000 $429,000 $439,900 $449,000 $459,000 $465,000 $474,900 $475,900 $497,000 $545,000 $589,000 $589,000 $595,000 $599,900 $624,000 $625,000 $625,000 $639,000 $645,000 $647,240 $665,500 $685,000 $695,500 $699,000

ADDRESS 13220 Fellowship Way 12760 Thomas Creek 12925 Fellowship Way 13275 Fellowship Way 1300 Wisteria Drive 15420 Willow Brook Drive 4365 Saddlehorn Drive 300 Mugo Pine Circle 4615 Edmonton Drive 3738 Vancouver Drive 750 Joy Lake Rd. 15870 Caswell Lane 2760 Spirit Rock Trail 537 Spirit Ridge Court 12570 Clearwater Drive 11445 Thomas Creek Road 2068 Tesuque Court 20000 Mt. Rose Highway 14270 CABALLERO Court 85 Autumn Lane 2105 S Tesuque Rd 3327 Forest View Lane 13320 Rock Crossing Drive 13357 Crest Valley Drive 9960 Via Solano 5425 Paris Avenue 12695 Fieldcreek Ln 15220 Redmond Loop 1850 Joy Lake Road 12950 Silver Wolf 14860 Redmond Drive 14825 Parisan Ct 15165 Goldenrod Drive 12915 Welcome Way 5520 Paris Avenue 6430 Dubrou Court 5365 Paris Ct 4140 Bunker Point Court 2335 Diamond J Pl 14960 N Timberline Dr

CURRENT HOMES FOR SALE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD BEDS 3 3 4 4 4 4 2 3 3 5 3 3 4 4 4 5 7 4 3 4 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 5 3 3 3 4 3 3

BATH 2 2 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 3 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3

BEDS 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 2 3 5 2 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 5 3 4 4 5 4 6 4 3 4 4 3 4

SQ FT 2243 2020 2492 2895 2120 2807 1991 2464 2166 2895 1909 2116 2807 2580 3416 3416 3416 2612 2292 2787 3014 3343 2913 2482 2501 3144 3065 3150 3030 2870 3661 3758 3068 3065

#GAR 3 3 2 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 4

YEAR BUILT 1991 1996 1976 1985 1983 1997 1994 1989 1995 1987 2002 1991 1997 1988 1996 1996 1998 2003 1987 1997 2000 2001 2007 1991 2001 2000 2000 2000 2003 2014 2002 1995 2005 2003

DOM 21 25 52 36 25 28 38 2 32 22 4 2 33 35 17 38 9 39 34 20 53 36 14 4 8 54 9 3 11 6 32 43 24 34

ADDRESS 70 Day Lily Court 3780 Aspen Hollow 5320 Mistral Court 13235 WELCOME WAY 3825 Aspen Hollow 14245 Powder River Court 1040 Mountain Air Court 1700 Taos Lane 5746 Muirfield Court 13290 W Saddlebow Drive 10753 Harbottle Drive 10829 Harbottle Drive 1675 Davis 4025 Mules Ear Court 290 Timbercreek Court 10281 Window Rock Trail 12365 High Vista 613 Hawk Hill Court 6170 Rouge 9610 Passa Tempo Drive 6545 Legend Vista 7900 Kevin Lane 5740 River Birch Drive 310 Piney Creek Road 5720 Dijon Circle 20585 Margaux Road 8350 Panorama Drive 4520 Alpes Way 4560 Alpes Way 11315 Boulder Glen Way 3255 Kinney Court 8741 Lakeside Drive 4705 Alpes Way 9001 Timothy Lane 5630 Mont Blanc

LIST PRICE $715,000 $725,000 $762,900 $789,000 $798,000 $824,000 $849,000 $859,000 $880,000 $899,000 $925,000 $949,888 $995,000 $999,000 $1,035,000 $1,049,000 $1,075,000 $1,075,000 $1,175,000 $1,300,000 $1,380,000 $1,395,000 $1,399,000 $1,450,000 $1,479,000 $1,650,000 $1,650,000 $1,699,700 $1,795,000 $1,799,000 $1,849,000 $2,450,000 $2,650,000 $3,250,000 $3,450,000

BEDS 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 5 4 3 4 4 4 3 6 3 4 4 4 3 4 6 4 4 5 4 4 5 3 5

SOLD HOMES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD BATH 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 2 3 2 3 4

SQ FT 1788 1855 2066 1608 2078 2459 2067 1562 2609 2583 2300 2100 2153 2520 3597 1774 2624 3522 2771 3083 2624 3152 3342 3093 4605 2870 3579 3122 3196 2659 3884 3588 3666 3826 3445 2259 3971 3808 4076 4301

#GAR 2 7 3 5 2 2 3 2 3 4 2 2 3 3 2 2 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 2 4 3 3 6

YEAR BUILT 1986 1979 1979 1986 1997 1978 1991 1987 2000 1997 1981 1980 2000 2000 1977 1948 2001 1985 1995 1994 2001 2000 2013 2008 2002 2013 1998 2005 2003 2013 2004 2013 2007 2000 2014 2001 2014 2014 2002 2006

DOM 63 28 70 60 46 28 76 59 52 48 1 30 52 32 48 39 67 118 53 34 41 92 86 121 83 39 72 108 67 7 61 9 102 66 53 65 44 22 38 92

BATH 3 4 3 4 5 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 6 4 4 5 2 5

LIST PRICE $327,750 $339,900 $345,000 $345,000 $349,900 $350,000 $359,900 $365,000 $390,000 $398,000 $400,000 $425,000 $447,000 $479,500 $479,900 $489,000 $499,900 $499,900 $525,000 $529,000 $549,000 $549,900 $574,500 $585,000 $599,900 $624,474 $634,000 $649,000 $650,000 $664,570 $694,900 $722,000 $725,000 $795,000 $802,040 $819,000 $859,825 $975,000 $1,150,000 $1,460,000

SQ FT 3470 3550 3884 6908 4997 3820 3823 3919 3203 3884 3212 3658 5642 3725 4010 4398 4130 4025 3147 5098 4573 6891 6165 5923 4624 4823 6696 4484 4733 7290 5513 6932 6200 7459 7175

#GAR 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 5 3 3 4 5 5 3 3 4 4 3 4 3 5 4 4 4 6

YEAR BUILT 2005 2012 2005 2009 2014 1993 2005 2005 2013 2003 2005 2005 1976 2013 2005 1999 2004 2002 2014 1997 2005 1981 2007 1994 2002 2014 2001 2004 2004 2006 2005 2002 2007 1970 2013

DOM 19 31 52 16 24 3 31 33 17 36 49 53 46 49 59 8 37 20 2 44 47 36 6 23 51 59 0 15 42 43 1 49 49 49 11

SOLD PRICE $323,500 $339,900 $345,000 $335,000 $325,000 $380,000 $320,000 $365,000 $370,000 $395,000 $400,000 $410,000 $433,000 $460,000 $468,500 $489,000 $500,000 $470,000 $515,000 $524,500 $538,000 $540,000 $574,500 $580,000 $575,000 $624,474 $625,000 $649,000 $627,500 $664,570 $675,000 $722,000 $715,000 $780,000 $802,040 $757,000 $859,825 $975,000 $1,100,000 $1,300,000

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